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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Czech | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Low | Low | Low | High | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $1806 | $1833 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $932 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $780 | $1066 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $121 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $158 | $95 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $403 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $240 | $210 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $45 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $53 | $25 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $175 | $130 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $24 | $7 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $61 | $33 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $48 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $33 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $19 | $16 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $19 | $55 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $35 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $50 | $54 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $81 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $93 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $59 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $37 | $32 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |